cypress-fairbanks i.s.d. 04/04/05 pc6 word processor training assistive technology 281-897-6493
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Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. 04/04/05
PC6 Word Processor Training
Assistive Technology281-897-6493
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PC6 - Controls
ON/OFF Switch
Contrast Dial
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PC6 - Controls
ON/OFF Switch:– Use this to turn device on and off– If the device goes to sleep, you must turn it off and
then on again– When not in use store in the “off” position
Contrast Dial:– Adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen– If the screen can not be read when the device is
on, try the contrast dial to see if it changes the appearance.
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PC6 - Controls
DC IN
VIDEO OUT
INFRARED
EXPANSION I/O
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PC6 - Controls
DC IN:– Plug in charger to recharge the unit. (Try to
recharge overnight twice a week depending on the usage)
– Use only the adapter that came with the PC6 (Class 2 Power Supply)
– If unit does not hold a charge, contact Assistive Technology, 281-897-6493. In the interim, remove the rechargeable battery from the back of the PC6 and replace with 4 AA batteries.
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PC6 - Controls
EXPANSION I/O:– Connects straight to a printer using the printer
cord that comes with the PC6.
VIDEO OUT:– This is not used for Assistive Technology
purposes.
INFRARED:– For cordless printing using the infrared printing
pod connected to the computer. (discussed later)
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PC6 - Main Menu
Use the ‘ESC’ key to return to previous menus.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Word Processor: – Press ‘A’ to access the word processor.– A file information screen will appear then
disappear.– The ‘Select Mode’ screen will appear with
four choices:
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PC6 - Main Menu
Select Mode: • C - Creates a new document
– When C is selected you will get a prompt to enter the document name.
– Enter a file name and push the ‘Enter” key.– A blank document screen will appear.– Begin typing.– Text is automatically saved as it is entered.– When finished press ‘ESC’ to go back to
‘Select Mode’.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Select Mode: • E - Allows student to edit a document
– Once ‘E’ is selected, the student will be prompted to select the document to edit.
– Selections are made by using the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.
– Once the document name is displayed press the ‘Enter’ key on the keyboard.
– Edit the document then press ‘ESC’ to return to the previous menu. Changes to the document are automatically saved.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Select Mode: • D - Allows student to delete a document
– Once ‘D’ is selected, the student will be prompted to select the document to delete.
– Selections are made by using the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.
– Once the document name is displayed press the ‘Enter’ key on the keyboard.
– A screen appears ‘ARE YOU SURE (Y/N)?’– Press the ‘Y’ key to delete the document.
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PC6 - Main Menu Select Mode:
• P - Allows student to print a document.– When using the printer cable attached to the PC6
and the printer (disconnect the computer to attach the PC6 cable).
– Once ‘P’ is selected, the student will be prompted to select the document to print.
– Selections are made by using the up and down arrow keys on the keyboard.
– Once the document name is displayed press the ‘Enter’ key on the keyboard.
– The document will print.
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PC6 - Infrared Printing
Infrared Pod
The infrared section has a transparent red cover
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PC6 - Infrared Printing
Connecting the Infrared cable:– Turn off the computer.– Remove the keyboard cable from the back of the
computer.– Plug the keyboard cable into the ‘Y’ end of the PC6
IR receiver.– Plug the available end of the ‘Y’ cable into the
computer’s keyboard port. – Place the IR receiver in any position that allows an
unobstructed view (next to the bottom or on top of the monitor)
– You can now turn the computer back on.
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PC6 - Infrared Printing
Using the Infrared cable attached to a computer.
– Open Word on the computer.– You will have a blank document on the
screen.– Click the mouse on the blank Word
document to put the cursor on the screen.– Continued...
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PC6 - Infrared Printing
Using the Infrared cable attached to a computer.
– Align the infrared pod receiver with the infrared component on the top of the PC6 approximately 3 to 5 feet apart.
– While stabilizing the PC6, press the ‘IR Send’ key on the keyboard.
– The document will appear on the computer screen. Print as a Word document through the computer.
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PC6 - Main Menu
On the PC6
Press the ESC key until you get back to the Main Menu
for additional PC6 features
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PC6 - Main Menu
Spelling Checker: – Press ‘B’ to access the Spelling Checker.– This Spell Checker is to check spelling for
one word. This will not check the spelling in an entire document.
– Once selected type in a word and it will check the spelling.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Calculator: – Press ‘C’ to access the Calculator.– After pressing the ‘C’ key use as a use the
numbers and operation keys to calculate a problem.
– Operation keys+ (addition) * (multiply)
- (subtraction) / (divide)
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PC6 - Main Menu
Database / Private File: – Press ‘D’ to access the Database. – This is not used for creating word
processing documents.– This is not necessary for completing writing
assignments.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Spreadsheet: – Press ‘E’ to access the Spreadsheet. – This is not used for creating word
processing documents.– This is not necessary for completing writing
assignments.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Telephone Directory: – Press ‘F’ to access the Telephone
Directory. – This is not used for creating word
processing documents.– This is not necessary for completing writing
assignments.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Utilities: – Press ‘G’ to access the Utilities.– There will be three options. – #2 - Configuration, will be the only option
needed to use the PC6
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PC6 - Main Menu
Configuration in Utilities: – Press ‘2’ to access the Configuration.– There will be 10 configuration choices.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Configuration in Utilities: – Printer Selection
• #5 - to select the printer (directions are on the back of the PC6). Use the up and down arrow keys to see the printer choices. Once the correct printer is chosen press ‘Enter’.
• If one printer selection does not work, try another.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Configuration in Utilities: – Auto Shutdown
• #6 - to select the amount of time the device will stay active until it goes into the sleep mode.
• Use the up and down arrows on the keyboard to go between choices.
• 10 minutes is the recommended number of minutes before the device goes to sleep.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Configuration in Utilities: – Set Clock
• #0 - to set the clock time. It is necessary to have the correct time for all of the other utilities to function appropriately.
• Follow the directions on the screen.
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PC6 - Main Menu
On the PC6
Press the ESC key until you get back to the Main Menu
for additional PC6 features
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PC6 - Main Menu
Homework Calendar: • Press ‘H’ to access the homework calendar.• Using the arrow keys on the keyboard select
the date.• Press ‘Enter’ then type the activity for that day.• Press ‘ESC’’ to go back to the entire calendar.• The dates with an entry will be bold.• Use the arrow keys to select a day and press
‘Enter’ to view that activity.
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PC6 - Main Menu
Typing Tutor: • Press ‘I’ to access the typing tutor.• This is a simple typing tutor to increase
keyboarding skills.• Follow the directions on the screen.
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PC6 - Additional Information
Storage • Store the adapter in the inside pocket of the
PC6 case and place the screen side of the PC6 away from the adapter.
• The adapter can scratch or break the screen when it comes in contact with the adapter.